Re: CULT: LA: Bloomout
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- Subject: Re: [iris-talk] CULT: LA: Bloomout
- From: B* S*
- Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2000 09:13:02 -0400
> A few of my Louisiana Irises look like they could meet their demise by
>bloomout. Is there any way to save these plants? I have heard that nicking
>the rhizomes of bearded Irises will promote new growth on those about to
>bloomout. Could the same thing work for Louisianas?
I've noticed that Louisianas sometimes do not show increase until after
blooming; then new plants pop out all along the rhizome. If this does not
happen, try removing the old bloomstalk and fan completely.
Bill Shear
Department of Biology
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943
(804)223-6172
FAX (804)223-6374
email<bills@mail.hsc.edu>
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